Even Arnold, amidst his incredibly hectic schedule of bodybuilding, business creation, and acting, has been known to practice visualization, and even transcendental meditation as mentioned in his biography, Total Recall. Read more

With respect to my line of work, the single most common question I get from friends and family is, “What’s it like to train professional athletes?” And, when I answer, most people are surprised. Read more

I love to lift, plain and simple. Weight on my back, in my hands and the sound of jingling 45’s clears my mind and offers me the hour of freedom some find in other pastimes. I don't just get through lifting, I get from it. I don’t count the reps, I make the reps count. Read more

Arnold’s successes in life – bodybuilding, movies, and politics – were all driven by the power of his mind. He believed in himself when no one else did. Ultimately, Arnold had a blueprint for his life that was fueled by his early struggles and early successes. Read more

It doesn’t matter what you eat regardless of whether it’s high in protein, carbohydrates, or fat; high glycemic, extremely processed, or conventionally labeled as an “unclean” food. Don’t believe me? The evidence is clear: No foods are inherently fattening! Read more

It will never be as popular as the bench press or as glamorous as any curl movement, but the dumbbell pullover remains one of my favorite exercises and I’m determined to make sure it doesn't fall by the wayside. Read more

Cardio sucks. There I said it. Anyone who tells you they enjoy cardio either is lying or needs to have their head examined. Cardio is a means to an end. So what is optimal cardio? This was the question on my mind. Read more

Over the years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes in the gym. And the lessons I’ve learned have always been the hard way. I am going to show you not only how to train the right way, but how to do it and be your very best. Read more

With an abundance of misleading information saturating the fitness industry, I’ve outlined 8 common exercises that aren’t worth your time and included an appropriate alternative for each exercise. Read more

A buff muscle isn't always a useful muscle. This is the kind of insight that set Arnold Schwarzenegger above his competition. He spent time working on fine motor skills and mobility training that allowed him to move like an athlete instead of waddling around like a brick with legs. Read more

When you think about the golden age of bodybuilding, there was always something special about it. The mystique, the enthusiasm, the motivation from a group of guys who took the sport to new heights... Read more

Here’s your step-by-step guide through 5 battle-tested biceps workout tips and training strategies we've used with athletes and bodybuilders to help them pump up their arms and build bigger biceps. Read more

I compiled this list of the best coaching cues that will help you build a bigger deadlift and stay injury free. These are the tips I’ve learned throughout my career through experience and learning from some of the best coaches in the world. Read more